Darren Toogood - Editor
Darren heads up Island Echo not only as Editor, but as Publisher and Founder too. He specialises in breaking news and has worked in the local news market for the past 15 years.
PERSON TRAPPED IN CRASH AT ST MARY’S ROUNDABOUT
Fire crews are working to extricate an individual from their vehicle following a road traffic collision on St Mary’s Roundabout this evening (Sunday). At just before 17:30, 2 vehicles were involved in a collision when 1 of the vehicles emerged...
Read moreDetailsBOWLS CLUB SAIL THROUGH TO SECOND ROUND OF EGHAM TROPHY
With wins on 3 of the 4 rinks, the Isle of Wight Indoor Bowls Club sailed through to the 2nd round of the Egham Trophy with a 79 shots to 73 victory against the Dolphin Indoor Club from Poole this...
Read moreDetails27 COMPETITIONS TAKE PART IN COLWELL CAULKER DUATHLON
Wight Tri held the first of the Winter Duathlon Series events, the Colwell Caulker, last week. This year the events are being supported and sponsored by Cut Laser Cut, providing all competitors with an engraved memento, depicting the individual events,...
Read moreDetailsARCING POWER CABLE SPARKS FIRE RESPONSE
Firefighters have been called to an arcing overhead power cable at Tapnell this lunchtime (Sunday). Crews from Newport and Yarmouth have been mobilised to the scene next to Tapnell Farm in the interests of safety. The Isle of Wight Fire...
Read moreDetailsWHITWELL WI RAISE FUNDS FOR CARERS IW
Carers IW, a charity that supports unpaid carers across the Isle of Wight, has received an amazing donation of £1,087 from the ladies of Whitwell WI. Throughout 2019 the group has been raising funds by hosting bake sales, quiz nights...
Read moreDetailsCONCERNS GROW FOR MISSING SANDOWN MAN NEIL HORNER
Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 43-year-old Neil Horner from Sandown, who has gone missing on the Isle of Wight. Mr Horner's friends and family last heard from him on Wednesday (13th November) - 3 days ago....
Read moreDetailsPUBLIC VOTE OPENS FOR RED FUNNEL ISLE OF WIGHT AWARDS
The public vote for the ‘Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards’ is now open. The revamped awards will recognise the diverse and wonderful places to go, stay and eat across the Island with 20 categories covering accommodation, food & drink,...
Read moreDetailsHMS PRINCE OF WALES ARRIVES IN POMPEY
HMS Prince of Wales navigated around the coast of the Isle of Wight and up to the Solent to Portsmouth Naval Dockyard for the very first time this afternoon (Saturday). The 66,000 tonne aircraft carrier made her way towards port...
Read moreDetailsTHE ROYAL GASTRONOMIC TOUR CELEBRATES LOCAL PRODUCE
30 guests to the Isle of Wight have been awakened to a world of different flavours and delicious recipes after indulging in a flavoursome weekend with The Royal Hotel. The weekend was dedicated to a selection of the Island's finest...
Read moreDetailsNEW SPONSOR FOR WEST WIGHT MEN IN SHEDS
West Wight Men in Sheds have revealed a new sponsor for their workshop at Totland Recreation Ground. Members of the shed, which has now been open for 6 months, met with George Adams from The Hut at Colwell Bay last...
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